New York Islanders at Edmonton Oilers
NHL game between the New York Islanders and the Edmonton Oilers on Jan 15, 2026. Final score: New York Islanders 1, Edmonton Oilers 0.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Venue | Rogers Place |
| New York Islanders score | 1 |
| Edmonton Oilers score | 0 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.04 | 0.99 |
| 2nd | Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 6 | 26:03 | 0.61 | 0.76 |
| 3rd | Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:33 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (New York Islanders–Edmonton Oilers) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 13:42 | NYI | Anthony Duclair | Calum Ritchie, Mathew Barzal | 4v5 | 1–0 |
Team Comparison
| New York Islanders | Edmonton Oilers | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 1 | 0 |
| Shots on goal | 18 | 35 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 2.27 | 5.59 |
| High-danger shots | 12 | 16 |
| Corsi % | 36.4% | 63.6% |
| Power play | 1/1 | 0/2 |
| Faceoff % | 47.8% | 52.2% |
| Hits | 15 | 16 |
| Blocks | 16 | 8 |
| Giveaways | 15 | 16 |
| Takeaways | 6 | 3 |
New York Islanders Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle MacLean | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9:33 | 0.30 | 0.65 |
| Marc Gatcomb | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 9:40 | 0.13 | 0.65 |
| Casey Cizikas | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:14 | 0.00 | 0.61 |
| Anthony Duclair | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17:25 | 0.36 | 0.61 |
| Ryan Pulock | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22:24 | 0.05 | 0.17 |
| Calum Ritchie | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 11:30 | 0.00 | 0.06 |
| Mathew Barzal | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 20:52 | 0.40 | 0.06 |
| Anders Lee | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17:46 | 0.39 | -0.19 |
| Adam Pelech | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:06 | 0.03 | -0.20 |
| Adam Boqvist | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11:34 | 0.04 | -0.28 |
| Scott Mayfield | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:27 | 0.00 | -0.40 |
| Jean-Gabriel Pageau | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:10 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Max Shabanov | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11:01 | 0.00 | -0.52 |
| Emil Heineman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:12 | 0.11 | -0.55 |
| Jonathan Drouin | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15:16 | 0.07 | -0.61 |
| Simon Holmstrom | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19:34 | 0.16 | -0.74 |
| Matthew Schaefer | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 26:35 | 0.50 | -0.91 |
| Tony DeAngelo | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:41 | 0.00 | -1.12 |
Edmonton Oilers Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darnell Nurse | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:43 | 0.04 | 0.99 |
| Evan Bouchard | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 26:03 | 0.61 | 0.76 |
| Connor McDavid | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25:33 | 0.60 | 0.70 |
| Mattias Ekholm | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:55 | 0.06 | 0.63 |
| Jake Walman | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 16:41 | 0.10 | 0.62 |
| Jack Roslovic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13:01 | 0.34 | 0.55 |
| Vasily Podkolzin | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:09 | 0.27 | 0.47 |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:48 | 0.25 | 0.41 |
| Matt Savoie | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:30 | 0.62 | 0.36 |
| Kasperi Kapanen | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 16:12 | 0.37 | 0.35 |
| Ty Emberson | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 18:00 | 0.08 | 0.34 |
| Zach Hyman | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 22:17 | 1.09 | 0.34 |
| Spencer Stastney | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:42 | 0.02 | 0.30 |
| Isaac Howard | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10:08 | 0.07 | 0.27 |
| Trent Frederic | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:47 | 0.02 | 0.23 |
| Curtis Lazar | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8:46 | 0.29 | 0.19 |
| Mattias Janmark | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10:03 | 0.31 | 0.08 |
| Leon Draisaitl | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24:40 | 0.39 | -0.04 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ilya Sorokin | New York Islanders | 35 | 35 | 100.0% | 5.24 | W |
| Connor Ingram | Edmonton Oilers | 17 | 18 | 94.4% | 1.68 | L |
Analysis
The New York Islanders defeated the Edmonton Oilers 1–0 on Jan 15, 2026, a one-goal game.
Edmonton Oilers generated 5.59 expected goals to New York Islanders's 2.27 — Edmonton Oilers owned the better of the chances but New York Islanders took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it.
Darnell Nurse led all skaters with a Game Score of 0.99.
Ilya Sorokin stopped 35 of 35, worth 5.24 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the New York Islanders vs Edmonton Oilers game?
The New York Islanders beat the Edmonton Oilers 1–0 on Jan 15, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was New York Islanders 1, Edmonton Oilers 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Darnell Nurse led all skaters at 0.99, on 0G, 0A and 0 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Edmonton Oilers generated 5.59 expected goals and New York Islanders generated 2.27, so Edmonton Oilers created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
New York Islanders put 18 shots on goal and Edmonton Oilers put 35. High-danger chances went 12 to 16.
How did the goaltenders play?
Ilya Sorokin stopped 35 of 35 (5.24 goals saved above expected); Connor Ingram stopped 17 of 18 (1.68 goals saved above expected).